Adding an attachment from OneDrive to a message in OWA

When you attach a file from your OneDrive account to an email message, by default the recipient will be given a link to the online file, which may cause some difficulties if the recipient hasn't been given permissions to the file or if the recipient is outside of the university. To bypass potential problems, you can attach a copy of the file to the message.

In the Compose window, click Attach.

You will see the locations you can choose from. Select OneDrive then Files.

Put a checkmark beside the file(s) you wish to attach and click Next.

Choose Attach as a copy.

Note: if you choose Computer, you will be given the option to upload to OneDrive and share as a link or to attach as a copy.